QUESTION $1$

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Considering Pepkor's dedication to sourcing locally and its focus on developing strategic partnerships with suppliers, assess the feasibility of introducing a low$-$cost country sourcing strategy $($LCCS$)$ into pepkor's supply chain framework. In particular, analyse whether such a strategy would $($a$)$ support or inhibit Pepkor's sustainability objectives $[2]$ and $($b$)$ outline any regulatory and compliance hurdles that might arise during its implementation $[2].$